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The Negotiation Challenge 2026 | Feb 14

November 24, 2025

Contributed by: Michael Adebo

The Negotiation Challenge (TNC) is one of the oldest and most prestigious international negotiation competitions. It brings together top student negotiators from leading universities, allowing them to share their passion and engage in negotiations based on realistic simulations.

Who can participate:

  • Open to all students, regardless of major (commonly business or law)
  • Primarily graduate students (MBA, PhD)
  • Undergraduate students with a strong interest in negotiation may also be considered

Competition format:

  • Teams of three students
  • Three online negotiation rounds: Feb-Mar 2026
  • Top 10 teams advance to the finals in Paris: Apr 2026

How to join:

  • Form your team of three students and register by Feb 14 through the website

Important Details:

  • Registration deadline: Feb 14
  • Teams are formed in threes
  • Click here to register your team
  • If you have any questions, please visit here or email Michael Adebo